No, we are not raising money for four-legged animals who eat anything and everything. GOAT is an acronym for Great Outdoor Adventure Trips. This nonprofit is part of Lead Collective, whose mission is to "help youth in under-resourced communities experience the love of Christ and flourish for generations to come." GOAT provides after-school and summer programs that help … [Read more...] about 13TH ANNUAL BEER & GEAR RETURNS TO MOUNTAIN GOAT
THE LUMINARY GALA: SHINNING A LIGHT ON FOSTERING GREAT IDEAS
Greenville has long been known for the benevolent spirits of the people who call it home. Countless charities benefit from fund-raising events happening year round in the Upstate. On October 23rd, one special evening will raise awareness and support for one of our community's most important resources: Fostering Great Ideas! The Luminary Gala takes place Friday, October 23rd … [Read more...] about THE LUMINARY GALA: SHINNING A LIGHT ON FOSTERING GREAT IDEAS
COFFEE, COMMUNITY & THE ART OF SLOWING DOWN AT OTHER LANDS
The water station got me. Of all the (wonderful) things I could have noticed during my first visit to Other Lands Neighborhood Brewery & Café, it was the self-serve water station tucked into the back hallway that made an impression. You don't have to wait in line. You don't have to ask anyone for a cup. You don't have to pay $12 for bottled water. It's just there. A tiny … [Read more...] about COFFEE, COMMUNITY & THE ART OF SLOWING DOWN AT OTHER LANDS
360 TRAVEL SERIES: ANOTHER WEEKEND IN ONE OF OUR FAVORITE GEORGIA TOWNS
This particular adventure began with tickets to see Jack Johnson at Ameris Bank Amphitheater. If you've traveled with us before, you know we're rarely going to drive into town, see a concert and drive home. Where's the fun in that? So we packed our bags and turned one concert into another whole Awesome Alpharetta weekend. A Welcome That Felt Personal Our home away from home … [Read more...] about 360 TRAVEL SERIES: ANOTHER WEEKEND IN ONE OF OUR FAVORITE GEORGIA TOWNS
HAMBURGER TALES: ROOST’S SMASH BURGER
BACK IN TIME AT TCMU’S LIFE IN THE UPSTATE: 1776 EXHIBIT
What if your kids could learn about the American Revolution without ever realizing they were having a history lesson? That's the idea behind Life in the Upstate: 1776, the newest exhibit at The Children's Museum of the Upstate. The exhibit takes families back 250 years to experience what every day life might have looked like right here in the Upstate during the Revolutionary … [Read more...] about BACK IN TIME AT TCMU’S LIFE IN THE UPSTATE: 1776 EXHIBIT
GREENVILLE THEATRE DESERVES A STANDING OVATION: 100 YEARS STRONG
From humble beginnings in 1926, Greenville Theatre has grown into the "largest locally producing professional theatre company" in the Upstate. Seventy five members of the community formed a theatre group that performed in the Fine Arts Auditorium of the Women's College. Following WWII, Greenville Little Theatre held performances in the auditorium of Greenville High School, … [Read more...] about GREENVILLE THEATRE DESERVES A STANDING OVATION: 100 YEARS STRONG
36 HOURS IN SPARTANBURG: A WEEKEND WORTH THE DRIVE
For years, Spartanburg was the place many of us drove through on the way to somewhere else. We want you to know that, that is no longer the case. Honestly, it should have never been the case, but you don't know what you don't know, right? Thirty minutes up I-85, you'll find a flourishing art scene, an increasingly impressive food culture, boutique shopping, miles of walking … [Read more...] about 36 HOURS IN SPARTANBURG: A WEEKEND WORTH THE DRIVE
FROZEN WARMS HEARTS AT GREENVILLE THEATRE
The magic started long before the opening number. As audience members flooded the lobby, tiny Elsas and Annas appeared everywhere! Sparkling blue gowns twirled around the room in anticipation of the opening doors. One family even dressed as the entire cast of characters. Watching children (and adults) beam with excitement may have been my favorite moment of the … [Read more...] about FROZEN WARMS HEARTS AT GREENVILLE THEATRE
360 TRAVEL SERIES: SPARTANBURG
Beverages, Bites & Baseball: A Perfect Night in Spartanburg Just a short drive up I-85 takes you to a city where you can experience all the best things in life, and a few of them are FREE! Spartanburg, named from a militia that fought in the Battle of Cowpens during the Revolutionary War, has been called by many names over the years. When the Upstate was known as the … [Read more...] about 360 TRAVEL SERIES: SPARTANBURG